MERIDEN CLOSE, WS11 1QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS11 1QG

MERIDEN CLOSE, WS11 1QG, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.73 per 1,000 population. This WS11 1QG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS11 postcode area, which has experienced 413 crimes and a crime rate of 9.21 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS11 1QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS11 1QG, encompassing approximately 2112 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS11 1QG Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Filey Close with total crimes: 2
  • Stirling Place with total crimes: 2
  • Kendal Court with total crimes: 1

MERIDEN CLOSE, WS11 1QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.950.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.370.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.42-62.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.15300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.790.00%
Public order11.42-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.37-33.33%
Public order20.95100.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.840.00%
Possession of weapons11.420.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.84-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.73150.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.370.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.95-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.050.00%
Burglary33.790.00%
Theft from the person11.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%
Other theft10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.68300.00%
Public order33.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.42-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS11 1QG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Filey Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Stirling Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Kendal Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wellington Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Exeter Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Waveney Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Birch Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1